used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
subject to appointment
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
AVONDALE
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From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
Berwyn
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From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
conversationalistnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənələst/
someone skilled at conversation
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
Dr
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From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
Lenox
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From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
by chance
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
race-track
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From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
on the contrary
From this reading Doctor Avondale was, in fact, a rather distinguished personage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
a male human offspring
From this reading On the Following day, much to their gratification, she introduced them to her son, Dr. Lenox Avondale.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Of the English army he knew much, having been appointed surgeon therein by Her Majesty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
precisely as stated
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LADY AVONDALE was very gracious to the Americans, flattering their vanity by presenting them to the Countess of Berwyn.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
a late time of life
From this reading He was perhaps forty years of age, and while not an especially brilliant conversationalist, he talked quite fluently of the race-track, the chase, and kindred topics.
